Comparing Plavix vs Ticagrelor
Plavix | Ticagrelor |
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Plavix (clopidogrel) | Ticagrelor |
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Prescription only
Plavix may be given to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions or following a heart attack or ischemic stroke. People who are poor metabolizers at CYP2C19 may... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Ischemic Stroke - Prophylaxis, Myocardial Infarction - Prophylaxis, Prevention of... View more |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis
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More about Plavix (clopidogrel) | More about Ticagrelor | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Plavix has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 69 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Ticagrelor has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 113 ratings on Drugs.com. 15% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 59% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Plavix side effects in more detail. |
See also: ticagrelor side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Brilinta | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
8 hours |
12.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 250 drugs are known to interact with Plavix:
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A total of 474 drugs are known to interact with ticagrelor:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
November 17, 1997 |
July 20, 2011 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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